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White Gaura

Gaura Lindheimeri

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Overview

Gaura lindheimeri, commonly known as White Gaura, is an elegant perennial, thriving in full sun. It features wand-like stems up to 2-4 feet tall with delicate white flowers dancing atop from late spring to autumn. This drought-tolerant plant prefers well-drained soil, forming a bushy clump roughly 2-3 feet wide. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, adding a whimsical touch to borders and containers. Hardy in zones 5-9, minimal maintenance required.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, LowZones 5–10Climate Temperate
White Gaura (Gaura Lindheimeri) — Hardy in zones 5-9, minimal maintenance required

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Low
USDA zones
5–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Onagraceae
Climate
Temperate

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Photos (62)

White Gaura (Gaura Lindheimeri) — The White Gaura, scientifically named Gaura lindheimeri, emanates grace and charm within any garden design, image 49
White Gaura (Gaura Lindheimeri) — native to Texas and Louisiana; this drought-tolerant plant prefers well-drained soil, forming a bushy clump, image 51
White Gaura (Gaura Lindheimeri) — This herbaceous perennial; flowering from early summer to fall, image 50
White Gaura (Gaura Lindheimeri) — create an ethereal effect as they flutter in the breeze; gaura lindheimeri, commonly known as White Gaura, is an, image 54
White Gaura (Gaura Lindheimeri) — showcases a delicate ballet of butterfly-like flowers that dance atop slender stems; pure white with hints of, image 52
White Gaura (Gaura Lindheimeri) — pure white with hints of pink in their unopened buds; consider it as a background plant in a border garden or as, image 53
White Gaura (Gaura Lindheimeri) — thus earning the moniker "Whirling Butterflies."<br><br>Thriving in USDA Hardiness Zones 6 through 9; showcases a, image 55
White Gaura (Gaura Lindheimeri) — This resilience extends to soil preferences as well; native to Texas and Louisiana, image 58
White Gaura (Gaura Lindheimeri) — Its preferred environment is a full sun exposure, though it can tolerate partial shade; perennial for full, image 57
White Gaura (Gaura Lindheimeri) — the White Gaura typically reaches a mature height of 2 to 3 feet and spreads out around 18 to 24 inches wide, image 56
White Gaura (Gaura Lindheimeri) — the White Gaura offers a long-lasting display; its preferred environment is a full sun exposure, though it can, image 62
White Gaura (Gaura Lindheimeri) — Flowering from early summer to fall; this herbaceous perennial, image 61
White Gaura (Gaura Lindheimeri) — consider it as a background plant in a border garden or as a whimsical addition to a wildflower meadow; perennial, image 60
White Gaura (Gaura Lindheimeri) — with Gaura lindheimeri flourishing in well-drained ground; this resilience extends to soil preferences as well, image 59

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